Authors and Articulture Update

The date of Articulture2019, the biggest art, literary, and music event in Westfield has been changed to Saturday, May 4th, 2019. The hours of the event are 10AM to 5PM. I have table space for 14 authors this year, up four from last year. If you have not responded to the call for authors you can email me at sebuffum415@gmail.com to inquire about a table at the event.

The event was supposed to be at the end of April but the venue had already been booked by the time Artworks reached out to the facility manager to book the event, therefore, May 4th it is. There is an artists and authors reception on Friday evening, May 3rd from 5PM-8PM. Set-up for those able to get to the Church of Atonement on the corner of Court and Pleasant Street on May 2nd, Thursday afternoon or evening is from 4PM to 7PM sharp. Otherwise, authors can set-up between 9AM and 9:45AM the day of the event. There is a ramp at the rear of the church and that door will be open.

There will be 1-2 food trucks on site. There are several local restaurants that deliver. Or you an bring your own lunch. Water and snacks will be available throughout the day courtesy of Artworks. There is ongoing discussion in regards to a bake sale being held on site that day as well.

If you have already contacted me and confirmed that you will be there on May 4th you do not need to contact me again. I have your name on my list and will email or messenger you updates as they become available. If anyone has any questions email me or messenger me through facebook.

Artworks does post author bios and pictures on their page in promotional posts to advertise the event. This is the fourth Articulture event sponsored by Artworks and the nonprofit group is hitting their stride, drawing larger attendance with the more convenient location which includes parking! We're tinkering to decrease crowding which was an issue last year. The church is making additional spaces available to us. The authors will have the lovely, cozy Guild Rom with the fireplace again this year, and a second room behind the kitchenette off the hallway and across from the rest rooms- the Chapel Room. We hope to have seven authors in each room which should allow us ample elbow room and give attendees room at each table to talk to the authors and look over their offerings.

The WhipCity Wordsmiths had a strong showing last year with nine of ten Wordsmiths able to attend. We are an amazing group of talented authors- I am so happy to see some new faces joining us this year!